Roomba Series Overview

Introduction

• Celebrating 20 years of Roomba as of September 18, 2022.
• Review of nearly all Roomba series produced, showcasing new models.

Original Roomba (2002)

• First Roomba robotic floor vac released by iRobot.
• Priced around $200, became a bestseller.
• Competed with Electrolux's Trilobite, which was expensive and large.
• Features:
  • Power button and room size selection buttons.
  • Manual charging, no docking station.
  • Small bin with vacuum and sweeping chambers.
  • Patented three-stage cleaning system.
  • Side brush for edge cleaning.
  • Microfilter and cliff sensors.
  • 9 mAh battery, often needed replacement.

Roomba Discovery Series (2004)

• Over 100,000 units sold.
• Larger bin, own vacuum chamber with microfilter.
• Room size calculation and dirt detect function.
• Docking capabilities, charging contacts.
• Redesigned cleaning mechanics.

Roomba 500 Series (2007)

• Long-lasting and popular.
• Scheduling capabilities on 550 models and above.
• Demo mode and error notifications.
• Redesigned front wheel and side brush.
• Virtual wall lighthouse for navigation.
• Wireless command center for feature control.

Roomba 700 Series (2011)

• Premium look, several models like 780, 760, 770.
• Improved dirt detect and touch controls.
• Upgraded bumper and cleaning head.
• AeroVac 2 bin with two HEPA filters.

Roomba 600 Series (2012)

• Remake of 500 series, introduced in gray.
• New bin design with better airflow.
• Second generation cleaning head.
• Wi-Fi connectivity introduced in 2017.
• Budget-friendly and long-lasting.

Roomba 800 Series (2013)

• Remake of 700 series.
• Aeroforce system with rubber rollers and powerful suction motor.
• Wi-Fi models introduced in 2017.

Roomba 900 Series (2015)

• Redesigned with v-slam navigation and Wi-Fi.
• Lithium-ion battery, carpet boost feature.
• Advanced HEPA filter.

Roomba E Series (2018)

• Wi-Fi connected, upgraded Air Force cleaning.
• Washable bin, redesigned components.
• Budget-friendly option.

Roomba i Series (2018)

• iAdapt 3.0 navigation, room recognition, keep-out zones.
• Self-emptying clean base.

Roomba S Series (2019)

• Redesigned with powerful suction.
• Same mapping system as i-series.
• Expensive with some design issues.

Roomba J Series (2021)

• Front camera for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
• Improved clean base, still similar to previous models.

Conclusion

• iRobot’s continuous innovation in robotic vacuums.
• Hope for another 20 years of Roomba advancements.